Vampire series coming to TV this fall

Nina Dobrev

With all the excitement over the ‘Twilight’ series by Arizona author Stephenie Meyer, other vampire discussions are surfacing.  It looks like the teens in your family will be able to get more vampire entertainment prior to the release of ‘New Moon.’

Vampire News –

Variety reports the CW has picked up a pilot based on L.J. Smith’s ‘Vampire Diaries’ series of books. Paul Wesley is cast in a role opposite Nina Dobrev in CW’s drama pilot ‘Vampire Diaries.’

This series is based on the novels, owned by Alloy.  The story focuses on Elena the heroine played by Dobrev, who is in love with two brothers that are vampires.  The brothers are Stefan, portrayed by Wesley, and Damon, played by Ian Somerhalder.  One is good, the other evil.  The battle unfolds for not only Eleana’s soul, but also those of her family and the inhabitants of the entire town.

Stephan is apparently a vampire that is every bit as handsome and perfect looking as Edward Cullen, so it will be interesting to see him on screen for vampire comparison.

Others involved in this Warner Bros TV project include Zach Roerig as Elena’s ex-boyfriend Matt Honeycutt, Kayla Ewell as Honeycutt’s sister and Steven R. McQueen.

Looks like the CW is certainly on the wave of the vampire mania and it will be interesting to follow this new show, based on the book series.  It is scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2009.